Senior Manager-Payments Consulting- US Debit

Network

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

How will you make an impact in this role?

Advance adoption of Amex debit capabilities

Manage processing partner relationships, integrations, and compliance; regularly engage with external partners on debit

Develop thorough documentation and operationally sustainable processes to ensure consistent results

Negotiate complex contracts with partners and customers

Create and expand relationships with key external debit partners

Develop technical proficiency and requisite fluency with network capabilities, including connectivity, specifications, and processes

Collaborate broadly, sharing roadmap and interoperability considerations, and thought-leadership regarding U.S. debit norms

Build strong positive relationships within Amex, including network, issuing, legal, pricing, policy, technology, and relationship management teams

Maintain deep and current knowledge about the payment services industry, debit and U.S. market trends, new and existing technologies, products, and services

Minimum Qualifications :

Minimum 3 years' experience in the processing and acquiring of U.S. debit cards with processor, debit network, or acquirer

Sound technical aptitude, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to guide, contribute to, and execute on strategies to deliver outcomes aligned to business goals in matrixed organizations

Experience negotiating complex contracts with partners and / or customers

Proven ability to build, maintain, and leverage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including industry partners

Track record of leading through change, challenging the status quo, and leading and producing results with or without authority

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate and illustrate complex issues in a simple, non-technical manner

Strong work ethic and organizational skills, with high level of intellectual curiosity, initiative, drive, and attention to detail

Potential travel required within U.S. (~10%)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience required.

Preferred Qualifications :

Expansive and active network across payments industry.

Qualifications

Salary Range : $103,750.00 to $174,750.00 annually bonus benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally :

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

6% Company Match on retirement savings plan

Free financial coaching and financial well-being support

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits

Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need

20 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy

Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)

Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program

Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and / or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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Job : Network

Primary Location : United States

Other Locations : US-Arizona-Phoenix, US-New York-New York

Schedule : Full-time

Req ID : 25021234